Jesse Rowe Poet Free verse

Of Emptiness

Full
of failure. I always feel
afraid
that I'm not
sufficient so
those I love are
left behind me. 
The mistakes of my past are
what shape my present. 
My hope and trust are
hurt
beyond
healing
There is
NO
redeeming me.
And what I believe is
that the hope of tomorrow
is fleeting, and all I know is
Emptiness

This is a reversible poem that can be read backwards (line by line) as well as forward.
In this case. The backwards reading has an opposite meaning.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Paul Marc October 1, 2018 at 2:18 PM Congrats on your win. I just love how you used this reversible form. Shifting the suffering mind to its opposite. Brilliant :)

Line Gauthier September 25, 2018 at 5:50 PM A fun form, Jesse. Congrats on your win. Well done.

Edward Ibeh September 24, 2018 at 1:59 PM Loved the depth and creativity of this terrific poem, Jesse!:-) Congrats on your win!

Sandra Haight September 24, 2018 at 11:40 AM Such an amazing reversible poem, that also presents two opposite meanings, Jesse! Extremely difficult to do. Congratulations on your placement on this short list of winners! Sandra

Susan Ashley September 9, 2018 at 9:14 PM An amazing introspection, Jesse.. I love the opposing viewpoints your ingeniously written poem conveys depending on how you read it.. Either way, it's an awesome piece! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan